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Infant boy in critical condition after collision with vehicle on private property in Waterford

Child was transferred to Cork University Hospital by air ambulance; Garda investigation underway

A Garda investigation is underway into the incident in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Photograph: Alan Betson
A Garda investigation is underway into the incident in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Photograph: Alan Betson
Fiachra Gallagher
Fri Jul 21 2023 - 22:03

A young boy is in a critical condition after a collision with a vehicle at a private premises in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, on Friday afternoon.

The infant was transferred to Cork University Hospital by air ambulance following an apparent collision with a vehicle.

An Garda Síochána said they were investigating all circumstances surrounding the incident.

In a statement, gardaí said: “Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a road traffic incident that was reported this afternoon, Friday, July 21st, on private property in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

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“An infant boy appears to have been involved in a collision with a vehicle.”

The Garda said they had no further comment to make on the incident.

Fiachra Gallagher

Fiachra Gallagher

Fiachra Gallagher is an Irish Times journalist